Speaking to the group in Las Vegas, Trump said, “If they win, Israel is gone. Just remember that. If they win, Israel is gone.” He urged Jewish voters to support him, claiming that failure to do so would lead to a “very terrible situation” for Israel.
Trump, who has previously criticized Jewish Democrats and questioned their support for Israel, escalated his rhetoric during the speech. He suggested that Jewish voters who back Harris need to have their “head examined,” reflecting his ongoing criticisms of Jewish Democrats and their support for President Joe Biden.
The former president also acknowledged the deaths of six Israeli hostages, mistakenly referring to one as “Hersh Goldman” before correcting himself. He reiterated his belief that the recent attacks on Israel would not have occurred under his presidency, vowing to ensure America remains a staunch ally of Israel.
In response, the Harris campaign condemned Trump’s comments as offensive and dangerous. Spokesperson Morgan Finkelstein accused Trump of openly demeaning Jewish Americans and aligning with extremist views. “Donald Trump openly demeans Jewish Americans, proudly dined with a neo-Nazi, and reportedly thinks Adolf Hitler ‘did some good things,’” Finkelstein said. “He has said the only people he wants counting his money are ‘short guys wearing yarmulkes,’ and praised neo-Nazis who chanted ‘Jews will not replace us’ as ‘very fine people.’”
Harris, whose husband Doug Emhoff is Jewish, reaffirmed her commitment to Israel’s security and right to defend itself, contrasting her stance with Trump’s remarks.
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